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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Learn About Financial Aid Options for College
Learn About Financial Aid Options for College:From the USA.gov Blog:
Preparing for college can be stressful, but there are lots of resources from both federal and state governments that can help you decide if college is right for you, and if so, how to finance your education.
College.gov shows you how to avoid scams targeted at college students as you learn the best ways to fund your education. You can also find the best college to fit your goals, find tips for preparing to take the ACT and SAT exams and college prep advice based on your current year in high school.
Three main types of financial aid are available – grants, work-study programs and federal loans. The Department of Education offers tips on preparing for college, setting money aside in advance and repaying loans once you’re out of school.
529 plans are qualified tuition plans to help you pay ahead of time for a college education. With 529 plans, you have two options – the prepaid tuition plan or college savings plan. The prepaid tuition plan locks in your tuition rate before you attend college but only covers tuition and fees. The college savings plan doesn’t have a locked in rate, but covers tuition, room and board, fees and books.
Many states offer their own scholarships and grants. Your college’s financial aid office is the best source of information about these state programs. The Department of Education also provides a list of state agencies that can help with financial aid.
Learn more about how you can pay for college.
Preparing for college can be stressful, but there are lots of resources from both federal and state governments that can help you decide if college is right for you, and if so, how to finance your education.
College.gov
College.gov shows you how to avoid scams targeted at college students as you learn the best ways to fund your education. You can also find the best college to fit your goals, find tips for preparing to take the ACT and SAT exams and college prep advice based on your current year in high school.
Federal Student Aid
Three main types of financial aid are available – grants, work-study programs and federal loans. The Department of Education offers tips on preparing for college, setting money aside in advance and repaying loans once you’re out of school.
529 Plans
529 plans are qualified tuition plans to help you pay ahead of time for a college education. With 529 plans, you have two options – the prepaid tuition plan or college savings plan. The prepaid tuition plan locks in your tuition rate before you attend college but only covers tuition and fees. The college savings plan doesn’t have a locked in rate, but covers tuition, room and board, fees and books.
Other State Resources
Many states offer their own scholarships and grants. Your college’s financial aid office is the best source of information about these state programs. The Department of Education also provides a list of state agencies that can help with financial aid.
Learn more about how you can pay for college.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Compare the Cost of Colleges
Compare the Cost of Colleges: From the USA.gov Blog:
"If you’re considering going to college, visit the Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center to learn more about the cost of higher education.
You can search for schools with the highest and lowest tuition prices and see which tuitions are increasing at the fastest rates. You can also find out how much career and vocational programs costs.
Understanding the cost of college can help you make better decisions as you pursue higher education."
"If you’re considering going to college, visit the Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center to learn more about the cost of higher education.
You can search for schools with the highest and lowest tuition prices and see which tuitions are increasing at the fastest rates. You can also find out how much career and vocational programs costs.
Understanding the cost of college can help you make better decisions as you pursue higher education."
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Fundamentals of FAFSA
The Fundamentals of FAFSA: From GovGab: "
It’s been awhile (I refuse to admit how long) since I was preparing for my freshman year of college. However I do remember that January unofficially marks the beginning of the financial aid season for the next academic year (2011-2012). The key to your financial aid future is the U.S. Department of Education’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as FAFSA. The information you include on this application determines if you qualify for federal student financial aid such as grants, loans, or work study programs.
While the deadline to submit your FAFSA is June 30, each state and college may set its own financial aid deadline; some as early as February! As a general rule, aim to submit your information before the earliest of the financial aid deadlines. Even if you will receive funding from outside sources and scholarships, you should still submit a FAFSA.
You can submit your FAFSA via postal mail or complete the form online. If you plan to complete your application online, you will need to request a personal identification number (PIN) so you can complete your application and sign it electronically. Parents as well as prospective students are advised to have a PIN .
Before you complete your FAFSA, make sure you have:
Do you have any tips for making the financial aid application process easier?
"
It’s been awhile (I refuse to admit how long) since I was preparing for my freshman year of college. However I do remember that January unofficially marks the beginning of the financial aid season for the next academic year (2011-2012). The key to your financial aid future is the U.S. Department of Education’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as FAFSA. The information you include on this application determines if you qualify for federal student financial aid such as grants, loans, or work study programs.While the deadline to submit your FAFSA is June 30, each state and college may set its own financial aid deadline; some as early as February! As a general rule, aim to submit your information before the earliest of the financial aid deadlines. Even if you will receive funding from outside sources and scholarships, you should still submit a FAFSA.
You can submit your FAFSA via postal mail or complete the form online. If you plan to complete your application online, you will need to request a personal identification number (PIN) so you can complete your application and sign it electronically. Parents as well as prospective students are advised to have a PIN .
Before you complete your FAFSA, make sure you have:
- Completed 2010 federal tax returns
- Federal school codes for each school that you may possibly attend
Do you have any tips for making the financial aid application process easier?
"
Friday, March 5, 2010
BookRenter Rents You Textbooks on the Cheap [Textbooks]
BookRenter Rents You Textbooks on the Cheap [Textbooks]: From LifeHacker:
"BookRenter is a solution to the problem of buying books at inflated prices and selling them back for pennies on the dollar to your college books store. Rent your books for a fraction of the retail price.
Click on the image above for a closer look.
BookRenter lets you rent a book for as long as 125 days—the average semester length—or as little as 30. A semester rental is usually about 50% or less of the retail price with the price falling as the length of rental decreases. They give you an option to purchase the book brand new but that's where the deal finding at BookRenter ends—their business model is definitely geared towards you renting and not buying, the purchase price is full retail.
For more places to save on textbooks check out our guide to the best places to save on textbooks. Have a tip for saving on school expenses? Let's hear about it in the comments.
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"BookRenter is a solution to the problem of buying books at inflated prices and selling them back for pennies on the dollar to your college books store. Rent your books for a fraction of the retail price.Click on the image above for a closer look.
BookRenter lets you rent a book for as long as 125 days—the average semester length—or as little as 30. A semester rental is usually about 50% or less of the retail price with the price falling as the length of rental decreases. They give you an option to purchase the book brand new but that's where the deal finding at BookRenter ends—their business model is definitely geared towards you renting and not buying, the purchase price is full retail.
For more places to save on textbooks check out our guide to the best places to save on textbooks. Have a tip for saving on school expenses? Let's hear about it in the comments.
BookRenter [via Tech Crunch]
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